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Large sized party bags

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WigWamBam · 08/05/2006 10:01

Does anyone know if you can get such a thing as large party bags? Would need them to be A4-ish in size. The alternative would be to wrap the stuff for dd's party but I don't relish the thought of wrapping 26 parcels if I can just bung the stuff into bags instead!

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Cappucino · 08/05/2006 10:36

from a friend's party recently dd brought home a huge plain brown paper bag which her friend had decorated with her name... was really lovely and personal

I'm really into the idea of party-bag avoidance and I'd love to hear some other ideas. the other day dd went to a party and was presented with a tiny tin, size of a lipgloss tin, wrapped in pink tissue paper and glitter

she was delighted with it.... and no rubbery worms or nothing

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WigWamBam · 08/05/2006 10:39

I've got books instead of party bags, but would like to give them in bags rather than wrap them - I wonder where I could get hold of a couple of dozen brown paper bags? They don't seem to be very easy to get hold of these days but decorating them sounds like a lovely idea.

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Cappucino · 08/05/2006 10:41

dunno where she got them... if t'were me I'd probably ask at an independent shop which used them, grocers or somewhere like that

Cappucino · 08/05/2006 10:41

books lovely idea though Smile

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WigWamBam · 08/05/2006 10:45

I might see if I can get some from the local greengrocer - thanks for the suggestion.

I've got a stack of books from The Book People, it hasn't cost much more than plastic crap for party bags would have done, and is at least something that will last. I hate the idea of party bags but can't quite bring myself not to do anything at all!

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JackieNo · 08/05/2006 10:47

How about \link{http://www.carrierbagshop.co.uk/product/carrierbagshop/paper_bags/PB004/Block+Bottom+Brown+Kraft+Bags.htm\these}? You have to buy 100, but they still only cost £6.95.

Gingerbear · 08/05/2006 10:47

WWB, what about A4 sized brown envelopes, decorated with stickers?

Gingerbear · 08/05/2006 10:49

Or a stash of brown takeaway carriers with string handles from a coffee shop?

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WigWamBam · 08/05/2006 10:50

Ahh, Jackieno, they could be just right ...

But quite why I didn't think of A4 envelopes is another question, gingerbear (duh!)

Thank you!

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WigWamBam · 08/05/2006 10:51

Ohh ... look at \link{http://www.carrierbagshop.co.uk/product/carrierbagshop/paper_carriers_twist/PCT015/Seventies+Design+Paper+Carrier+Bags.htm\these} from JackieNo's link ... do you think the kids would think I'd lost my marbles??

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JackieNo · 08/05/2006 10:52

And at least with envelopes rather than those bags you don't have to work out what to do with the remining 74Grin.

JackieNo · 08/05/2006 10:53

Ooh - didn't see those - they're very funky.

Gingerbear · 08/05/2006 10:55

JackieNo, what a great site- the fancy carriers are just right for gift bags, and musch cheaper than card shops!

JackieNo · 08/05/2006 10:57

I just googled and found them - haven't used them, so no idea if they're as good as they sound. Will be bookmarking them though!

23balloons · 08/05/2006 11:18

I got some large party bags at John Lewis about a year ago if the paper bag thing doesn't work out.

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WigWamBam · 08/05/2006 11:35

Ah, so someone must make them then ... our nearest John Lewis isn't too difficult to get to, wonder whether it would be worth a trip? Mmmmm ...

Thank you!

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LIZS · 08/05/2006 11:35

We got \link{http://www.partybox.co.uk/catalogue.asp?pageid=255\these } in blue for ds' party. Not sure if they are quite as big as you need though. Delivery was really quick too.

neena28 · 08/05/2006 11:37

Phone john lewis first. we had some baby stuff from them and they are so helpful on their phone line. Will even tell you exactly what the sizes/prices are and will tell you were it is on their website if poss. Bet if you phone someone will go and have a good lookm and call you back.

They have the best customer service I know.

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WigWamBam · 08/05/2006 11:37

Oh ... thank you, those would be ideal, I'm sure the books and bits would fit in there ...

Spoilt for choice now Grin

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